breathe
To inhale and exhale air through the lungs as a vital physiological process. In a broader sense, it can mean to live, to pause for rest, or to allow a substance like wine or fabric to be exposed to air.
Beispiele
3 von 5I need to step outside for a moment just to breathe some fresh air.
I need to go outdoors for a short time to inhale some clean air.
The physician instructed the patient to breathe deeply while he listened to her chest.
The doctor told the patient to take deep breaths while he examined her heart and lungs.
Just breathe, okay? Everything is going to be fine.
Stay calm and keep your respiration steady; everything will work out.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Breathe with an 'E' at the end is for 'Exhale' (the action). Breath without an 'E' is just the 'Bath' of air you take.
Schnelles Quiz
It was so smoky in the room that I could hardly ____.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: breathe
Beispiele
I need to step outside for a moment just to breathe some fresh air.
everydayI need to go outdoors for a short time to inhale some clean air.
The physician instructed the patient to breathe deeply while he listened to her chest.
formalThe doctor told the patient to take deep breaths while he examined her heart and lungs.
Just breathe, okay? Everything is going to be fine.
informalStay calm and keep your respiration steady; everything will work out.
Marine mammals have evolved specific adaptations to breathe efficiently in aquatic environments.
academicSea-dwelling mammals have developed traits to inhale and exhale effectively in the water.
The new marketing strategy is designed to help the brand breathe again in a crowded market.
businessThe new plan is meant to revitalize the brand so it can thrive in a competitive environment.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
breathe a sigh of relief
to feel better after a period of anxiety
breathe down someone's neck
to watch someone very closely in an annoying way
don't breathe a word
to keep a secret and tell no one
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Breath (no 'e') is the noun (the air itself), while breathe (with 'e') is the verb (the action).
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'breathe' when describing the action of moving air. It is often used figuratively to describe giving space or life to a project or situation.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use the noun 'breath' when they need the verb 'breathe'. Remember that the verb has a long 'e' sound (/iː/) and ends with an 'e'.
Merkhilfe
Breathe with an 'E' at the end is for 'Exhale' (the action). Breath without an 'E' is just the 'Bath' of air you take.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Old English 'bræthan', which originally meant to smell or give off an odor, later evolving to mean the act of respiration.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western cultures, 'just breathe' has become a popular mantra associated with mindfulness and yoga practices to combat stress.
Schnelles Quiz
It was so smoky in the room that I could hardly ____.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: breathe
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